Challenge 2/Snippet 6

Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Family

Pairs: (Up to challenge taker's choice, but I prefer Knightshade)

Parody: Teaching Feeling

AU-Type: Canon-eqsue AU (Fall of Beacon is optional)

Tags: Papa!Jaune, Fatherly!Jaune, Faunus!Slyvie

Teaching Skills, Feeling Fatherhood

Jaune Arc always did find himself in odd situations as the universe seemed to like kicking his face in. Whether it be Cardin doing it or his own issues, Jaune struggled. However, he found himself in a situation he never thought of. Jaune Arc had no idea why he was down in the docks on his own at nearly ten in the night. He had gotten a mysterious call from his scroll to come here, and Jaune was beginning to regret not telling Nora to come with him.

"You're here. That's good." A lone voice said.

(Cues: Teaching Feeling OST - Ivory Fiber (5min version))

Out of the shadows came a woman, specifically a snow leopard Faunus with the evident ears, she wore black business suit with a long coat. Her hair was platinum blonde, and her eyes were an arctic blue. This was Cameli.

"Arc, it's good to see you again. You wouldn't remember me, but simply put, you saved my life years ago when you were a child." Cameli said.

Jaune looked her over and remember that faded memory. He had gotten a Faunus woman he had ran into a nail file and some food when she collapsed at his feet.

"I remember." Jaune recalled.

"Allow me to explain a bit more. My name is Cameli Éclair, and I was a former White Fang member. The reason why you ran into me was because I had broken out of prison. I was put in prison because that gutless stain Adam let me take the fall for him blowing up an orphanage ran by an old neighbor. Thanks to you, I was able to escape and eventually prove my innocence." Cameli remarked. "However, I doubt Atlas will welcome my face."

Jaune was drinking all this in.

"Either way, I discovered that old neighbor of mine recently died. People claiming to be government agents, collectors, and friend came to raid the place. I managed to get my hands on the leftovers. So, I have three things for you." Cameli said handing Jaune an envelope. "In this envelope is a key to a safe he had stored in the bank of Vale. I don't know what's in it, but it's yours. Also, in there is enough lien cards for you to never have to work for the next four years."

Jaune beamed at thought of being able to get himself new weapons, stuff to improve Crocea Mors, and a new wardrobe. Jaune had been seeking to better himself for his team's sake and get back at Weiss, whose insults were fraying on his nerves.

"The last gift I have for you will be a bit more troublesome." Cameli warned. "To put it blunt, that old neighbor was a huge racist against Faunus and pretty much everyone who wasn't born in Atlas. Like real disgusting…enough to make the SDC look like a saint. I'd keep this one, but I can't. The life I live wouldn't fit."

Jaune asked what she does for a living.

"I produce porn." She said bluntly. "Faunus porn is on the rage, specifically feline Faunus themed ones."

"Oh…." Jaune said nervously thinking about Blake.

Jaune was shown the last gift. Jaune was shocked to see the last gift was a person. A little Faunus girl who appeared to be around 10-12. She was quite short, have sliver hair, and dull blue eyes. She had the signs of being a squirrel faunus, but had horrible acid burn scars over her arms, legs, under her left eye. They were faded scars, but it made for a tearjerking sight. She had obvious signs of malnutrition and she only wore a twin brown gown and sandals.

"Monty Oum." Jaune said horrified.

"Yeah. The old fucker tortured her and messed her up. He sealed her aura apparently which is why those scars never healed. I unsealed it, but they're now that faded color. At least, they don't hurt her anymore." Cameli explained. "Maybe in time, they'll fully fade."

Jaune was speechless at all this but looking into her eyes there was an emptiness and pain within.

"Hell, she's so despondent. I don't know if anyone could fix…" Camelia said only for Jaune to suddenly say, "I'll try. I give my word as Arc."

The air of serious on Jaune's face cracked a look of hope in Cameli.

"Kid, you're too nice for your own good. Her name's Slyvie. She's no family or any relatives. Hell, I don't think she has a paper trail." Cameli said. "Best of luck."

Cameli had left leaving the two behind.

"Are you my new master?" Sylvie asked.

For Jaune, this is going to be a long road ahead of him.

(A/N: Didn't except this, did you? Let's just say that the original game is pretty messed up. But, I realized if I didn't go too far with the messed-up angle, it'd make for a good Papa Jaune story. Edited and Finalized – 6/18/21)

Challenge Rules:

If you have played the original game, don't follow the plot of the game. I'd rather not see Jaune's character ruined like that.

Who plays the mother role is up to you to choose. (Personally, I prefer Blake, Yang, or Velvet)

What's in the safe is up to you to decide as well.

Cameli coming back to appear again is a must.

The Fall of Beacon (whether it happens) is optional.

Sylvie's goal is similar to her original counterpart (wants to be a nurse to help others).

Have fun doing so.